Clams With Fried Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic and Bacon Recipe

Name: Clams With Fried Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds live butter clams (or other hardshell clams, like littlenecks), washed; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon sweet butter; 4 garlic cloves, peeled, julienned; A 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled, julienned, cut into 1 lengths; 1 small bunch cilantro, leaves only; 10 shallots, peeled, julienned; 4 slices of bacon, finely minced; 2 cups safflower oil for frying; Olive oil

Servings: persons

4 pounds live butter clams (or other hardshell clams, like littlenecks), washed
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sweet butter
4 garlic cloves, peeled, julienned
A 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled, julienned, cut into 1 lengths
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves only
10 shallots, peeled, julienned
4 slices of bacon, finely minced
2 cups safflower oil for frying
Olive oil

1
Steam the clams with the water and butter in a covered pan for 3 minutes.
2
Turn off the heat and keep covered.
3
On a medium flame fry the garlic, ginger, cilantro, shallots, and bacon separately in the safflower oil.
4
They will lightly brown in seconds so stand ready with a slotted spoon.
5
The ginger takes the longest, but that means 10 seconds.
6
The bacon is done in literally a blink of an eye.
7
When the cilantro leaves turn dark green; it's done.
8
Drain each on a paper towel.
9
Save the clam nectar to use later.
10
Discard one shell from each clam.
11
On a single platter or individual plates, place the clams on their half shells.
12
Drizzle with olive oil.
13
Scatter the fried garlic, ginger, cilantro, shallots and bacon over the clams.
14
Serve warm and eat by hand.

4653

kcal

Calories

503

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds live butter clams (or other hardshell clams, like littlenecks), washed, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon sweet butter, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, julienned, and more.

Yes, Clams With Fried Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic and Bacon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clams With Fried Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic and Bacon

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